How to Kick Spring Hay Fever

Spring is here. Roses are blooming. Grass is flourishing. And, pollen is filling the air. As fun as it may sound to run through a field of wildflowers, runny noses and sore throats keep many people stuck inside. Luckily, natural hay fever relief is possible to find. You just need to know what remedies to try.

11 Natural Ways to Get Hay Fever Relief

1. Sip Apple Cider Vinegar

It’s easy for hay fever to cause your nasal passages to become clogged. Drinking apple cider vinegar can help increase your body’s potassium levels naturally. Potassium encourages the mucus to break up and leave the body, providing spring allergy relief so you can breathe normally again.

But don’t just grab a big bottle from the store and drink it straight. You’ll want to dilute it with water and a bit of lemon juice. Not only will this make it more palatable, it’ll be easier on your digestive system.

When allergies get the best of you, it can make even the simplest of tasks excruciating. Luckily, natural solutions can help you clear out that musus so you can regain control of your health.

2. Get Steamy

Though a temporary fix, steam can provide a more immediate relief to your hay fever symptoms. Hop in the shower, turn the water up as warm as you can stand, and breathe deeply. If possible, attempt to breathe through your nose, allowing as much mucous as possible be expelled.

4. Eat spicy

Spicy food has been known to cause mucus to thin and noses to run. Use this to your advantage. Add some heat to your meals. Go heavy on the wasabi and ginger. Use plenty of garlic. Ramp up the jalapeños and cayenne pepper. But make sure you have plenty of tissues on hand. You’ll want them to deal with your runny nose.

5. Get Lots of Vitamin C

As a natural antihistamine, Vitamin C can offer allergy relief without those pesky side effects. Try to incorporate Vitamin C rich foods into your diet, such as:

Oranges

Strawberries

Pineapple

Mango

Brussels Sprouts

Kiwifruit

Papaya

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Don't let spring hay fever keep you and your family for enjoying the outdoors.

6. Indulge in Local Honey

Local honey is made with local pollen. This means it contains many (if not all) of the local pollens to which you’re reacting. By consuming a small amount of local honey each day, you can help your body build up a tolerance to its native environment so that spring doesn’t overwhelm your system.

It’s important to remember, this isn’t a tactic that offers immediate relief. Rather, it’s a long-term step you’ll want to start taking as soon as possible.

7. Load up on ‘Life Culture’ Foods

‘Live culture’ foods are foods loaded with living enzymes known as probiotics. As gross as that sounds, probiotics help protect the lining of your intestines, boost your immunity, and help you fight off infection. These foods include:

Kimchi

Kombucha

Sauerkraut

Pickles

Miso

Yogurt

8. Hydrate Like a Boss

The health benefits of water are too many to list. But the long and short of it is, drink lots of water. Water flushes your system, helping remove any unwater foreign bodies – like grass pollen. It keeps your immune system from being on high alert, which is a common occurrence when your body’s depleted.

9. Add Fatty Acids

When you’re battling hay fever, it’s common for your eyes, throat, and nose to swell. Fatty acids are a natural anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce inflammation. Good sources of fatty acids include:

Fish, especially salmon and sardines

Flax seeds

Walnuts

Almonds

Avocados

10. Flavor with Turmeric

Turmeric is another natural anti-inflammatory. It can be added to curries and soups, sprinkled on eggs or whisked into salad dressings. This allows you to easily incorporate it into your diet.

11. Skip the Milk & Ice Cream

When possible, skip dairy products. These can easily cause your system to be congested, especially if you are dealing with sever hay fever symptoms.

When you banish hay fever, you can resume what matters most in your life.

Medically Supervised Hay Fever Relief

It’s not uncommon for these DIY allergy remedies to not be enough, especially when pollen counts are high. Your naturopathic doctor can help you identify triggers, boost your immune system, and reduce your hay fever symptoms quickly.

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